Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Monkmee Review & Giveaway- Nurtured Family*CLOSED*

Nurtured Family is a wonderful boutique. They are the store that I ordered my first cloth diapers from. So when I was given the chance to review on of their Hava Baby Slings, I was excited. I choose the Hava in Ezra print.

Let me tell you this is my go to carrier. I keep it in my car and use it at least 3 times a week if not more. Since taking Will out of his infant car seat, I have to carry him everywhere we go. With a almost 3 year old that likes to run off that's not easy, but with my Hava Baby Sling it's so much easier. I'm still a newbie to baby wearing but this sling is so comfy and easy to use. Everyone that sees me wearing him in it compliments it. And if you are worried about your baby's safety and using a sling, read, Are Baby Slings Safe?

HAVA Baby Sling

The Stylish Sling for Modern Mama's

HAVA is the result of 9 years of babywearing and two years of brainstorming on how to design a sling that is not only stylish and comfortable, but also conforms to the desires of many mothers to have a sleek and lightweight sling. We believe HAVA accomplishes all of this.

-Lightweight and compact (half the size of other padded slings)

-Zippered pocket in the tail

-Lightweight rail padding, a third of regular padded slings

-Padded rails can be pulled through the rings for greater adjustability

-Decorative ribbon on the tail

-Small, contoured shoulder pad

-Beautifully pleated and gathered around the rings

-Comes with instructional DVD

-Packaged in a cute zippered see through bag with rope handle

Comes in 8 fabric choices

Benefits of Using a HAVA Sling

There are many reasons why the HAVA is the favorite baby item many parents own. Here are several:

Bonding: Carrying your baby in a HAVA promotes better bonding, as baby is cuddled close to you. The HAVA is perfect for discreet, easy breastfeeding in public, and for soothing a fussy or high-need baby.

Freedom: The HAVA frees up your hands, so you can carry on with your life without sacrificing what your baby so badly needs – your touch.

Versatility: There are at least six recommended positions you can use to carry your baby or toddler. These are outlined in “The Art of Mothering” booklet as well as the Instructional DVD .

Comfort: Unlike front packs and backpacks, HAVA does not stress your lower back. Your baby’s weight is carried over your hip and shoulder. The soft, washable fabric is well padded over your shoulder and wherever the sling touches your baby’s torso and legs.

Healthy: Most parents are choosing the HAVA to support their decision to breastfeed their baby, which is a good and healthy choice! Doctors are recommending baby slings because they provide thorough support for a baby's developing spine. Unlike expensive front pack carriers, a baby sling naturally reclines your baby during the early months of development. Chiropractors recommend slings to parents because the baby's weight is evenly distributed over the hip and shoulder. Lastly, ALL health professionals agree that we need to stop carrying "those plastic buckets". Holding your baby next to your body it is better for you and your baby – and it’s safer.

Simplicity: It’s easy to put on or take off, even when your baby has fallen asleep in the sling. Storage is easy, too! It fits quickly into a diaper bag or under a car seat.

Quality: The HAVA is made from 100% cotton by moms like you. Every seam is checked and every thread is trimmed to deliver a high-quality baby sling which stands apart from other baby carriers.

Value: Since the HAVA accommodates your baby’s growth, from birth through 35 pounds, it’s the only carrier you will need.

About Nurtured Family

Welcome to Nurtured Family! We are a family owned business focused on bringing you quality products that have helped nurture our own family. Our goal is to offer products in line with our core values – nurturing spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. We strive to exceed the expectations of each customer, because providing tools to promote stronger families is more important to us than making a sale.

In order to work together as a family Mark left a career in high-tech to support our business, desiring to have more time at home to be a husband and father. Rebecca provides support to the business, but focuses on her role as wife and home schooling mother. It's exciting for us to be doing something meaningful to us, but not at all where we would have expected to be if you'd asked us fifteen years ago! Though a Computer Science major, Rebecca soaked up all the psychology she could in college. Seeds were planted through Psychology and Early Childhood Development courses that bloomed through our experiences in birth and childrearing. Reading “The Baby Book” by Dr. Sears struck a chord while pregnant with our first son. The idea of supplying a lot of loving touch through baby wearing and breastfeeding just made sense. We’ve felt the benefits in our family, and desire to pass those along.

Nurtured Family carries everything from cloth diapers to household cleaners. You are sure to find what you are looking for. The offer free shipping on orders over $75, price match, and a 10% coupon if you sign up for their newsletter.

RULES: Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway Ends September 15th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

*This is MY honest and true opinion about this product that I was sent free of charge to review. I was not paid to say these things*

(Sorry about the 4 deleted comments above--happened a few of your other giveaways also. Apparently my hubby was logged in without me realizing until I was almost done! Ugh! Sorry again!)Voted on Top Mommy Blogs on 9/7!reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com